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Whether the new Nintendo console will support games from its predecessor is one of the questions that fans are still asking. Current rumors suggest that this will be the case. Developers will also be given the chance to adapt older titles to the improved processor performance of the Switch 2.

The Pro version of the Vivo V30 is thought to launch soon as a common-or-garden mid-range Android smartphone soon. However, it might have something to help it stand out after all, according to its latest leak. It suggests that it will have a camera hump with not merely a fancy Aura Light flash, but the same Zeiss logo as Vivo's top-end X100 series.

DxOMark recently tested the display of the most expensive smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, the S24 Ultra. It currently stands at the top position of the ranking. The team has now published the results of the cheapest phone in the lineup and ranked it better than the much more expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Tesla has redesigned its controversial yoke steering wheel and now offers an improved version. The new wheel features a physical horn, a higher quality finish and improved controls. Owners of older Teslas with a worn out steering wheel will be able to upgrade to the new steering wheel - possibly even under warranty.

Apple has released a new version of visionOS, its equivalent of iOS or iPadOS for the new Vision Pro. It fixes the ultra-premium headset's famous passcode bug, by which a unit might have even required a trip back to the Apple Store to be unlocked. Nevertheless, its new ability does not compromise its security.

Dan O'Dowd's Dawn Project used the Super Bowl festivities to air more of its Tesla-bashing ads that infer Autopilot safety negligence. The NTSB, however, is not happy about the use of its logo in the anti-Tesla ads.

Everyone is waiting for an update. While new Galaxy S24, S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra buyers are eagerly awaiting the improvements that the first firmware update will bring, owners of the predecessors are waiting for One UI 6.1, which will primarily retrofit many of the new Galaxy AI functions. Leakers are now providing new information on both software updates.

Virtual power plants are intelligent systems that network decentralised energy sources such as solar panels, EV chargers and battery storage. The innovative technology optimises energy generation and distribution in real time to avoid grid overload, reduce costs and cut CO2 emissions.

Nothing has officially revealed the release date of the Phone (2a). Set to launch in early March, the Phone (2a) is shaping up to be a pretty solid smartphone with a focus on design, performance, and camera, at least according to Nothing. Additionally, the device will feature a brand new design that isn’t merely a derivative of the Phone (1) and Phone (2).

Some features are not yet fully supported, but even proprietary CUDA renderers can now run on AMD GPUs. ZLUDA is open-source and can be improved by third parties to eventually provide full compatibility for AMD cards, which could put Team Red's accelerators on equal footing with Nvidia's highly sought-after AI GPUs.

This year's CES was virtually flooded with announcements of 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors. The first models are already being delivered, so it's high time for an overview of the differences between the monitors and the prices at which they can be ordered.

It is not only the end of the online functions for NBA 2K 22 that has caused a stir with GTA publisher Take-Two, but also the debate about the whereabouts of the virtual currency, which has led to a legal dispute between the company and the players. The outcome of the lawsuit could have far-reaching consequences for the gaming industry.

A mesmerising dress made with programmable fabric display technology from Adobe’s Project Primrose has hit the ramp at the NYC Fashion Week. Created by fashion designer Christian Cowan, it uses electroactive materials to interactively animate or change the pattern, thus bringing the dress to life.

Some Galaxy S24 phones might have a grainy texture that is primarily visible against dark backgrounds per various reports that have been circulating on forums. The grainy texture which one user has claimed to be a “mura” reportedly affects all Galaxy S24 models and could potentially be a hardware flaw.

Honor has announced its partnership with Gameloft to make the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design deliver an optimized gaming experience on Asphalt 9: Legends. Thanks to this partnership, the foldable smartphone became the first of its kind to offer 120 FPS on the game.

On Monday, February 12, the stock price of Arm soared by 93% since the British chip designer and developer released the quarterly financial data on February 8. What's more interesting is that the shares saw a significant 29% surge on Monday alone.

Overclocking master Der8auer tears into the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G with impressive results, netting a 25 °C reduction in operating temperatures and a massive jump in performance, bringing it close to the performance of the Ryzen 7 7700X.

Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 is yet to be officially announced, SEGA reportedly plans to release five big games announced at The Game Awards for the upcoming gaming handheld. This report comes from a known leaker named Midori (@MbKKssTBhz5 on X), who has a solid track record of sharing accurate information about Atlus games.

Audacity has added AI audio editing capabilities thanks to Intel’s free OpenVINO plugins. These plugins add AI-powered noise suppression, speech transcription, music generation and remixing, and music separation to the freeware sound editor and are available for download today.

Researchers will be pleased about Unicode 16.0, which introduces a very high number of Egyptian hieroglyphs into the standard. But there are also numerous new features for retrogamers in the first alpha version.

It appears as though the more expensive, “professional” Fujifilm X-Pro4 and the more flexible, affordable X-E5 are taking a backseat to the Fujifilm X100VI. The two interchangeable-lens cameras will allegedly not launch on the same day as the fixed-lens X100VI, despite sharing much of the X100VI's charm and appeal.

Nvidia has just presented a particularly economical professional graphics card, the RTX 2000 Ada, that runs on a modern "Ada Lovelace" GPU with a power loss of just 70 watts, making power cables superfluous. Thanks to 16 GB VRAM, the GPU is also suitable for AI applications.

Microsoft may soon make choosing the right graphics card easier, as Windows 11 24H2, an AI-based alternative to Nvidia Deep Learning Super Sampling that is said to flexible in utilizing the hardware of various GPU manufacturers, will be launched later this year.

A rumor from a reliable source has specified the launch date of the Leica SL3 and attests to a series of exciting upgrades for the full-frame system camera. First and foremost, the 60-MP sensor from the Leica M11 is said to be installed and enhanced with image stabilization.

The attractive 14-inch model of the Legion Slim 5 has never been cheaper as Best Buy is granting a large $420 discount on the Lenovo gaming laptop, which sports the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, an RTX 4060 and a beautiful 2.8K OLED screen.

Motorola is confident you'll find a smartphone deal to fall in love with during its latest sales event. They include $310 off an Edge+ 2022 and $150 off a Moto G Stylus 2023 as well as the ever-present $300 off the OEM's latest foldable flagship. Its vanilla sibling the Razr 2023 brings the OEM's offer of free Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with each purchase back.

The Dell G16 7630 also features a 165Hz QHD display and 16GB of RAM. Thanks to a welcome 25% discount, Dell's gaming laptop is an enticing option for gamers who are in the market for an RTX 4070-powered machine.

Philips has unveiled its new 9000 series USB power bank in China. The accessory has a USB-A output and two USB-C ports supporting up to 140W PD 3.1 charging. Other features of the portable charger include a 27,000mAh capacity, a built-in color display and protection against problems like overheating.

The Starlink for Aviation business tier comes with a rather high $150,000 hardware cost and the monthly subscription rate is $25,000. Despite those price tags, one major airline will be offering free in-flight Starlink Internet.

After bringing the Model Y prices down to Model 3 Highland levels at some places, and even below with the US tax credit, Elon Musk now explains why. Still, he says, 'everyone pays full price for a Tesla.'

Vivo is thought to launch a Pro version of the V30 smartphone for the global market soon. Now, the same rumored device has allegedly surfaced on Geekbench with a mid-range Dimensity processor to go with a healthy amount of RAM. It might also debut with the most up-to-date version of Funtouch OS available.

An overclocker named SkatterBencher has tried out different overclocking strategies with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. After testing different methods, including manual AMD Radeon 780M, CPU, and RAM overclock, SkatterBencher gained up to 61.14% performance boost compared to stock.

Some of Xiaomi's sub-divisions are already offering Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra coupon discounts. The appearance of the codes also confirms the upcoming global release of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra successor, which Xiaomi has scheduled for February 25.

The Mate 60 series consists of the most premium non-foldable smartphones currently sold by Huawei. However, their successors are now said to come with upgrades to rival even the iPhone 16 series in 2024. One of them might also come for the Xiaomi 15 with a smaller screen than usual.

Xiaomi is gearing up for its next global smartphone releases, which may also coincide with the announcement of a new smartwatch running Wear OS. However, various recent leaks effectively confirm that the Xiaomi 14 Pro will remain stuck in China, unlike the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

It seems that a third gaming handheld based around Intel Meteor Lake silicon is on the horizon. Soon joining the ranks of the ONEXPLAYER X1 and MSI Claw, the unnamed device is produced by Tulpar and appears to have a much simpler design than its two Meteor Lake counterparts.

There have been some claims made that Starlink terminals have made their way into Russian hands and are being used, specifically in parts of occupied Ukraine. Both Elon Musk and SpaceX have made statements on X asserting that no direct or indirect sales of Starlink equipment have been made to Russia.

OK-Robot, a new AI system, enables robots to tidy up homes that are new to them. The system recognises objects and puts them in the right place. OK-Robot still struggles in very cluttered rooms, but Meta's project is much more successful in rooms that are less messy.

According to various reports, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra may actually debut in China before Xiaomi's next global hardware launch event. Additionally, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra successor is rumoured to arrive in Xiaomi's home market with an exclusive titanium variant.

After the open beta, players have mixed feelings about the new pirate MMO Skull and Bones. Ubisoft is still more than convinced and justifies the high price by attributing a whole new level of quality to the game.

Vivo is said to launch a Pro version of its X Fold-series smartphone in 2024. This rumor has gained momentum now that the OEM has added 2 new 5G devices to the official MIIT database in China. Do the handsets really pack ultra-premium flexible displays, though?

The MSI Bravo 15 with a Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, an RTX 4060 laptop board, and a 144 Hz FHD display can now be had for less than $1000. The discounted price is a massive $300 below the list rate and, as a result, the laptop presents a compelling value proposition.

Modern smartphones can be difficult to set up and use for people who are not very familiar with technology. Google should make the detour via smartphones for seniors or feature phones unnecessary in the future and introduce an Easy Pre-set mode.

It is definitely energy-saving. Genetically modified petunias light up thanks to built-in bioluminescence, which replaces the good old night light and saves electricity at the same time. But the different ways of dealing with risks are also impressive.

Xiaomi is preparing another crack at established Wear OS options, whether that be the Galaxy Watch6, Pixel Watch 2 or the TicWatch Pro 5. Based on leaked retailer listings, Xiaomi's next smartwatch will arrive for about €200 but with the same core specifications as the Watch 2 Pro.

OnePlus has issued a statement clarifying the type of storage used on the OnePlus 12R. It uses UFS 3.1 storage on the 256 GB version and not UFS 4.0 as initially advertised.

MG has announced that its new MG3 Hybrid Plus supermini will debut at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. It will be the brand's first hybrid vehicle of its kind, featuring its latest technology. So far, few details are known about the model, though it is expected to be cheaper than similar cars.

AMD’s RDNA 4 RX 8000 GPUs could launch in Q4 of this year without any flagship boards. According to the latest information, the mid-range Navi 48 and Navi 44 GPUs could beat the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and the RTX 4060 Ti, respectively, in performance. The GPUs are also reportedly hitting much better clock speeds in the engineering sample phase vs the retail RDNA 3 cards.

A new report has outed the Xiaomi 14's launch pricing in Europe. Allegedly, Xiaomi's smallest current generation flagship will be a bit more expensive than its predecessor, although this will coincide with improved memory options.

Haibike has revealed the 2024 edition of its entry-level Trekking 4 e-bike. The latest model is available with step-through or step-over frames and has several upgrades compared to its predecessor. These include the Yamaha PW-S2 75Nm motor and a 720Wh battery for a longer range.